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Howie CI'll never forget my autograph experience that I had with Mickey Mantle. About 15 years ago, while I was working in Manhattan, I passed a baseball card store that said Mickey Mantle will be here today signing his book. I decided to go in and find out more details. When I walked in, there was Mickey Mantle sitting behind a table with nobody in the store besides the owner and myself. I bought his book and apprached the legend. I could not believe I was alone with Mickey Mantle. I noticed his ring and asked him whether it was his World Series ring, he barked back at me and said "No, it was his HOF ring". I was taken aback by his attitude. I still bought the autograph but was a little disappointed in the way he acted. Anyway, it makes a good story.
I also met Mays at a show and bought his autograph. I couldn't even make it out after he signed it. He had a sour puss look and never smiled.